Using 10.4 from iBook on iMac?

I have a G4 iBook that came w/OS 10.4. The disks specifically say iBook on them. I also have a G3 iMac that came w/OS 10.3.9 and I am finding many of the things I want to do now require 10.4. Can I use the iBook disks to "upgrade" my iMac to 10.4?
Thanks!
Mary

Can I use the iBook disks to "upgrade" my iMac to 10.4?
No; they're only compatible with and licensed for the computer they came with. You need a retail package.
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